There are lot of websites that offer background checks but are expensive. I cannot tell you to count on the geniuness of the website but its all up to you to discover. However, there are different companies with partnership with federal and local goverenment who have the previllege to access the government database. Now you dont know who can do it who can dont. One company might be able to give you a particular information but the other would not. So be sure that you find the right company online and do a little research on it before you pick one. As far as your traffic violation goes, Dude what happened? Why didnt you prepay it if you didnt wish to go to court. I bet it wouldnt have been more then $200-$300.. Or are you just plain lazy and ignorant? This country to every extend takes account to you every illegal offence. You shouldnt be fooling around with it.. Any way.. if the case is too serious then consult a lawyer and he would give you a way out.. Best of luck